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Milton Massachusetts Map

Explore Milton, Massachusetts, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Milton, Massachusetts

How to Use This Milton, Massachusetts Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Milton, Massachusetts. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Massachusetts or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Milton.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Milton
State	Massachusetts (MA)
County	Norfolk County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	42.241559
Longitude	-71.082437
Population	28,630
Density	849.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	02186, 02187
Area Code	339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978
County Seat	Dedham
School District	Milton School District

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About Milton, Massachusetts

Milton is a locality in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It has a population of 28,630. The population density is 849.6 people per km². Milton is located at 42.2416°N, 71.0824°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 02186, 02187.

Milton commands a landscape defined by its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, which exerts a cooling influence on the air and light. It lies 1.9 miles southeast of Mattapan, MA (from Mattapan, MA: bearing 146°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south of Greater Boston. The terrain rises steadily toward The Broken Hills, providing a sense of elevation that separates the low-lying salt marshes from the inland reaches. Residents often look toward the basin known as Hole in Rock, where the geological textures remain rugged and distinct from the surrounding soil. To the south, the gentle flow of Unquity Brook carves a quiet path through the earth, while the still waters of Turners Pond mirror the changing seasons. The Mary C Lane Playground offers a modest space for communal gathering, grounding the neighborhood in a simple, tangible reality.

Milton traces its origins to early colonial settlement, evolving from a place of agrarian industry into a residence for those drawn to the nearby maritime trade. The local economy shifted over generations, moving away from the mills that once utilized the current of local waterways toward a service-oriented foundation. Granite quarrying historically played a significant role here, leaving behind deep scars in the bedrock that speak to the labor of past centuries. Today, the economy reflects a blend of professional services and small-scale enterprise that keeps the daily rhythm steady and predictable. Even as the modern world encroaches, the influence of these early industries remains visible in the sturdy, weathered architecture that defines the streetscapes.

Milton cultivates a cultural character rooted in a quiet, intellectual pride that values privacy and deep local connection. The atmosphere is often colored by a literary sensibility, perhaps legacy of the figures who once walked these paths, such as the statesman and diplomat George H.W. Bush, who spent his early years here. Residents often travel toward the Black Heritage Trail to engage with the broader history of the region, maintaining a link to the narratives that shaped the nation. On clear days, one might catch a glimpse of the distant Mosswetusset Hummock, a reminder of the island geography that defines the eastern horizon. Life in Milton proceeds without grand spectacle, favoring instead the small, enduring traditions of a place that understands its own specific place in the world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Harland Street (Local Conservation Area) — 0.3 mi, 204° SW
Milton Town Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 0.6 mi, 181° S
Pierce School (Local Recreation) — 0.6 mi, 338° N
Wendell Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 360° N
Milton High School Athletic Fields (Recreation Easement) — 0.8 mi, 341° N
Town Hall Gazebo (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 011° N
Blue Hills Reservation (State Park) — 0.8 mi, 117° SE
Civil War Memorial (Monument) — 0.8 mi, 009° N
Neponset River Reservation (State Park) — 1.6 mi, 329° NW
Cunningham Park (Conservation Area) — 1.6 mi, 064° NE
Captain Robert Bennet Forbes House (Museum) — 1.8 mi, 029° NE
Neponset Valley Parkway (State Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 244° SW
Paul C. "Puzzy" Carter Marine PFC Memorial (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 272° W
Bishop Riley (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 294° NW
Path Continues (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 218° SW
Nike Missile Launch Site BO-55 (Historic Ruins) — 2.9 mi, 170° S
Ponkapoag Golf Course (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 208° SW
Water Department Land (Waterfowl Production Area) — 3.4 mi, 112° E
Constitution Common (Public Artwork) — 3.9 mi, 076° E
Bay State Model Railroad Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 323° NW
Quincy Historical Society Museum & Library (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 078° E
Josiah Quincy House (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 059° NE
The QArts Gallery (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 080° E
Dorchester Art Project (Arts Centre) — 4.2 mi, 016° N
Wildebeest (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 356° N
Hartmann's Mountain Zebra (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 356° N
Origination (Arts Centre) — 4.4 mi, 339° N
African Lion (Attraction) — 4.4 mi, 356° N
Historic Springhouse (Historic Ruins) — 4.8 mi, 328° NW
Ames Pond Dam Removal Site (Viewpoint) — 5.0 mi, 125° SE

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